The fifth-gen Audi A5 was given a facelift in 2018 and even in 2019. Strangely,
instead of the once-again-facelifted, latest version, India has got the
facelifted version that is over one and a half years old. It is priced at INR
42.00 lakh* in the Premium Plus trim and INR 45.55 lakh* in the fully-loaded
Technology trim.
The old facelifted
Audi A4 is available solely with the 1.4-litre, turbo-petrol unit. The same
unit was also seen on the model it is set to replace. With the new facelift,
the luxury sedan has gained new cosmetic teaks along with some new additions in
exterior and interior equipment list. Speaking of the design tweaks, it now
features remastered front and rear bumpers, and newly designed alloy wheel.
Furthermore, its
front grille is now flanked by new all-weather LED headlamps which feature
daytime running lamps. These DRLs also double up as dynamic turn indicators,
seen on recently launched Audi cars. It gets a new alluring flush finish along
with the new gloss paint shades. On the inside, the cabin remain identical to
the outgoing version save for the new dual tone interiors- black and Atlas
beige and Black and Nougat Brown. Also, its dashboard now gets new textured
chrome inserts replacing the earlier seen wood finishing.
In terms of
features, the range-topping Audi A4 comes with a three-zone auto climate
control, Audi's virtual cockpit digital instrument cluster, an electric
sunroof, powered front seats with memory function for the driver, front and
rear parking sensors, and a reverse camera.
As for the
mechanicals, the facelifted Audi A4 sources power from the 150 PS, 1.4-litre
turbocharged petrol motor which sends power to the front wheels via a 7-speed
automatic gearbox. Aforementioned, there is no diesel engine option present. In
terms of competition, the Audi A4 Quick Lift rubs shoulders with the rivals
such as the new BMW 3 Series, Jaguar XE and the Mercedes-Benz C-class.
Audi had revealed
the 2019 A4 with refreshed design and mild-hybrid tech to the world market in
May this year and may launch India by late-2020.
